Summary
Sony has invested in a Vegas Sphere tribute for PlayStation’s 30th anniversary that fittingly aims the spotlight onAstro Bot. With the Team Asobi platformer having won the prestigious Game of the Year 2024 award recently, it seems all too likely thatAstro Botis PlayStation’s newest mascot.
2024 marks three decades of PlayStation’s presence in the games industry, andAstro Bot’s launch this year was no doubt a case of perfect timing. In addition to being a slick 3D platformer,Astro Botis an ode to PlayStation’s rich history with over 180 cameos based on iconic video game characters affiliated to the brand. WhileAstro Botdoes miss out on some pivotal PlayStation cameos, critics and players remain enamored with it.Astro Botis just as robust on the commercial front as well, with over 1.5 million copies sold as of November 3.
As if the widespread acclaim wasn’t enough,Astro Botalso took home the coveted Game of the Year awardat The Game Awards 2024 and closed out PlayStation’s 30th year with a bang. Hot off the heels ofAstro Bot’s Game of the Year win, PlayStation fans spotted a 30th anniversary celebration for the brand that recently took over the Vegas Sphere. The flashy one-and-a-half minute ad prominently featuresAstro Botdancing among various PlayStation iconography, face shapes, and the PS5 itself. Towards the end, the entire Vegas Sphere emulates the look ofAstro Bot’s helmet and eyes, issuing one last wink to viewers before finally fading out.
Vegas Sphere Celebrates 30 Years of PlayStation With Astro Bot
The Vegas Sphere ad is rather unexpected and likely very expensive, but still a great cherry on top for PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebrations. Sony first announced the PlayStation festivities in September 2024 with bespokePS1-style 30th anniversary PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers, and PlayStation Portal remote players. On December 3, Sony released a 30th anniversary tribute video that featured several of PlayStation’s most renowned franchises and thanked fans for their continued support.
It’s also worth noting that the focus onAstro Botin PlayStation’s Vegas Sphere ad seems quite intentional, especially after the platformer’s major victories at The Game Awards 2024. It wouldn’t be too surprising ifPlayStation started embracingAstro Botas its de facto mascotgoing forward, given the character’s family-friendly nature, easy marketability, and multiple well-received games. The future for bothAstro Botand Team Asobi looks quite bright.
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